The world lost a bright light today as Star Wars icon Carrie Fisher died at age 60. The daughter of Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher was best known for her role as Princess Leia, but she was also a gifted screenwriter, author and brilliant wit.

Fisher also appeared in countless films including Shampoo, When Harry Met Sally and other TV shows. She wrote four bestselling novels and several memoirs. Just last month she released, The Princess Diarist, which offers Fisher’s revealing insight from diaries she wrote while filming the first Star Wars. “I don’t want my life to imitate art, I want my life to be art,” she once said. No doubt, her wish was granted.

Celebrities, including Fisher’s Star Wars costars and Debbie Reynolds play tribute to this radiant sprit.

My heart is heavy with news of Carrie Fisher's death. She was one of a kind and a dear friend. @carrieffisher

Star Wars director George Lucas released the following statement: “Carrie and I have been friends most of our adult lives. She was extremely smart; a talented actress, writer and comedienne with a very colorful personality that everyone loved. In Star Wars she was our great and powerful princess – feisty, wise and full of hope in a role that was more difficult than most people might think. My heart and prayers are with Billie, Debbie and all Carrie’s family, friends and fans. She will be missed by all.”

Harrison Ford who played opposite Fisher in Star Wars offered this statement: “Carrie was one-of-a-kind… brilliant, original. Funny and emotionally fearless. She lived her life, bravely. My thoughts are with her daughter Billie, her mother Debbie, her brother Todd, and her many friends. We will all miss her.”